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Game-changing battery tech is coming to Australia: New Zeekr electric car sets 10-80 per cent record with Tesla-taming charging time

EV Central

Chinese car-maker Zeekr has announced its all-new 2025 Zeekr 007 takes just 10.5 minutes to charge from 10-80 percent, thanks to its advanced next-generation lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack. As well as being capable of handling a rapid charge, Zeekr’s new 5.5C capability for even faster-charging 6C batteries.

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RMI report finds substantial emissions reductions possible with smart EV charging

Green Car Congress

A new report from RMI has found that optimized charging of electric vehicles, which involves automatically and strategically shifting when an EV charges, could significantly reduce transportation sector emissions, and could potentially result in an average of 800 pounds of CO? saved per vehicle annually.

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Tesla patents wireless charging system

Baua Electric

Tesla has patented a wireless EV charging system , indicating that the company is preparing to commercialize tech that’s been hinting at for years as a possible addition to its electric vehicles. Again, Tesla didn’t publicly comment on its acquisition of the Wiferion or any wireless charging plans that might enable.

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Is this the key to faster charging? British Nyobolt sports car could be the most important EV you can’t buy

EV Central

British electric car start-up Nyobolt has claimed it has set a new benchmark for EV fast charging after its latest sports car concept took just 4 minutes and 37 seconds for a 10-80 per cent top-up. That’s-well beyond what current tech achieves. Nyobolt prototype British sports car. litre turbo flat-six engine.

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New Renault Kangoo E-Tech electric van with an increased range

Drive Electric

It also has a new name: the Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech electric. The new Kangoo van can rapid charge at up to 80kW, which can add 106 miles of range in just half an hour – however this feature is an option. Also, an option is the ability to charge at 22kW public chargers. The 90kW electric motor produces 245Nm of torque.

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Dealers join the UAW in charging Stellantis with ‘reckless’ decisions

Teslarati

We’re done waiting around for Stellantis to do the right thing. We’re taking action. As Stellantis and much of the industry has attempted to transition to electric vehicles (EVs), the high costs and low early returns on the new tech have increased business concerns for dealers like Mahalak. market share.

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Addressing EV Charging Needs After Tesla’s Supercharger Slowdown

Clean Fleet Report

Tesla’s charging network is the benchmark Tesla is the biggest name in EVs and was ready to bear the same burden for chargers. Many EV automakers, including Ford and BMW, adopted Tesla’s NACS charging standard to expand their service area. Why Is the Slowdown Happening? What Are the Ramifications?